When to Repot a New Dracaena Marginata

Don't Repot Yet

New plants need 3–6 months to acclimate. Roots out of drainage holes ≠ need repotting; Dracaenas often have roots exploring the bottom.

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If grown for outdoors: foliage is sun-adapted. Keep in shaded outdoor spot.
If grown as houseplant: protect from ALL direct outdoor sun. Bright indirect indoors.

Florida's intense sun will scorch a shade-grown Dracaena in minutes.

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